Book description
Faith Hunter's Blood Trade plunges listeners into the shadow-soaked streets of Natchez, where the air hums with tension and every alley holds a threat. Khristine Hvam's narration wraps around the story like a second skin-raw, visceral, and utterly compelling. Her voice gives Jane Yellowrock a grit that feels lived-in, not performed, making each shift, each fight, each heartbeat pulse with authenticity.
Jane's reputation as a vampire hunter precedes her, but this job is different. The rogues here aren't just bloodthirsty-they're something new, something evolved. Hunter builds the dread slowly, layering in the kind of supernatural detail that makes your spine prickle: the scent of decay, the whisper of claws on brick, the unsettling silence before the strike. Hvam delivers every nuance with precision, switching between Jane's steely resolve and her vulnerable protectiveness over the sick child in her care.
The world-building is rich without being overwrought. You don't just hear about the South's Gothic underbelly-you feel it. The humid Mississippi night, the weight of old violence, the way the city seems to hold its breath when the sun goes down. Hvam's pacing mirrors the story's rhythm: fast and brutal during the action, quiet and tense in the moments between.
What sets this audiobook apart is how deeply it connects you to Jane's Cherokee heritage. Her connection to the land, her respect for the old ways, and the weight of her skinwalker abilities aren't just plot points-they're woven into the narrative with reverence and power. Hvam's delivery honors that depth, never rushing through the quieter spiritual moments that give the story its soul.
Blood Trade isn't just a vampire hunt-it's a fight for survival, identity, and justice. And with Hvam guiding the way, it's an experience you won't soon forget.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience